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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581,710.34, 872,565.77 and 182,382.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581,710.34, 872,565.77 and 182,382.25 is: 273,573.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581,710.34 : 872,565.77 = 182,382.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581,710.34/872,565.77 = 182,382.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581,710.34x = 872,565.77 × 182,382.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581,710.34x = 159,140,508,405.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,140,508,405.58/581,710.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,573.46

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